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LAMINEX® COMPACT LAMINATE

COVER Drawers in Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate Polar White. OPPOSITE PAGE Benchtop in Laminex XR Grade Compact Laminate Cosmic White.

LAMINEX®

COMPACT LAMINATE

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Laminex Compact Laminate is a decorative panel designed for a broad variety of uses both vertically and horizontally. Its inherent strength and durability is due to thermosetting resins, homogeneously reinforced with cellulose fibres and manufactured under high pressure and temperature. As such, panels are self-supporting, moisture resistant and durable.

Available in a wide range of decors from the Laminex Colour Palette, Laminex Compact Laminate is perfect for design driven applications. Panels have a black core, that when machined, present a distinctive black edge that serves as a unique design feature.

WHERE CAN IT BE USED? With machinability similar to hardwood, usage options for Laminex Compact Laminate are virtually endless. These include shower and toilet cubicles, interior wall linings, café tabletops, laboratory worktops, lockers, furniture, cabinets and kitchen benchtops.

The standard panel thickness is 10mm, 13mm or 18mm, with variants from 6mm to 25mm available for special applications.

COMPACT LAMINATE IS SEEN EXTENSIVELY IN: Public facilities: swimming pools, schools, sanitary facilities, shopping centres,

prisons, universities, schools Offices: furniture, reception counters Leisure areas: shopping centres, bars, hotels Healthcare: hospitals, doctors’ surgeries, laboratories Residential: kitchens, bathrooms, outdoor areas

HOW DOES IT PERFORM? Laminex Compact Laminate is beautiful in appearance and can take rough treatment. It’s extremely scratch, wear, stain, moisture and impact resistant, all backed by a 10 year limited warranty or a 7 year limited warranty for Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate. So when quality and durability are a must, look no further than Laminex Compact Laminate.

WHAT CHOICE IS AVAILABLE? Laminex Compact Laminate comes in four ranges, each with its own particular properties, applications, and decors. For interior use, consider Laminex Multipurpose, XR Grade or Laboratory Compact Laminate, and for exterior applications, Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate. The range is supported with comprehensive technical data sheets and fabrication guides.

WHAT IS COMPACTLAMINATE?

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Wall mounted seating systems in Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate Tawny Linewood.

Laminex® Multipurpose Compact Laminate is the mainstay of the Laminex Compact Laminate family. This thick, versatile, self-supporting panel is suitable for a variety of internal applications and is ideal for use in public and leisure spaces, as well as furniture requiring design durability.

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Laminex® Multipurpose Compact Laminate performs with exceptional wear, impact and abrasion properties. It’s an economical option that is easy to clean, with an antimicrobial and antifungal surface for extra peace of mind. This GREENGUARD Certified product includes 30 stylish decors† from the Laminex Colour Palette, enabling easy integration with the rest of your

interior design.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS Excellent mechanical and physical properties Provides a clean, uninterrupted, minimal look Easily integrates and co-ordinates with many other Laminex products and surfaces Protec+ Certified antimicrobial to JIS Z 2801:2000 – proven to inhibit the growth of bacteria on the surface up to 99% within 24 hours

Non-porous and easy to clean

APPLICATIONS Natural finish is suitable for benchtops, countertops, tabletops, office worktops, shower and toilet partitions, lockers, commercial furniture, interior wall cladding, cabinetry and educational furniture.

MULTIPURPOSE COMPACTLAMINATE

STANDARD SHEET SIZE STANDARD THICKNESS TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

3660 x 1830mm* 13mm*

18mm**

Shower and Toilet Cubicles

Office Worktops

Interior Wall Cladding

Lockers

Kitchen Benchtops and Cabinetry

Educational Furniture

Tabletops

Lockers and Seating

* Available ex local stock (decorated on both sides).** Available in selected colours ex local stock (decorated on both sides). Refer to local availability guide for lead times.

SPECIFICATIONS

8Protec+ antimicrobial technology is standard across the Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate range. Excluding Laminex Laboratory, XR Grade and Alfresco Compact Laminate.

COLOUR RANGE–NATURALFINISH

9For more technical information and fabrication details, refer to the Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate Technical Data at laminex.com.au.

Polar White Alaskan Seasoned Oak Stipple Hemp Sublime Teak

Juicy

Batallion

Jericho

Olympia Yellow

Parchment

Oyster Linea

Mandarin

Zincworks

Stipple Seal

Tawny Linewood

Pillarbox

Pumice

Baye

Lustrous Elm

Olympia Blue

Platinum Micro

Moose BresciaLicorice Linea

CharcoalOyster Grey New Graphite Fossil

Blackened Linewood

Black

ABOVE Lockers in Laminex Innovations Black Magic. OPPOSITE PAGE Doors and panels in Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate New Graphite.

Laminex® XR Grade Compact Laminate is as tough as it is versatile. A stain resistant decorative panel, it’s a good choice for a range of unforgiving environments such as laboratories, prison furniture, hair salons and other busy public amenities.

OPPOSITE PAGE Benchtop in Laminex XR Grade Compact Laminate Cosmic White.

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Laminex® XR Grade Compact Laminate is a 13mm product that’s a cost effective choice for high abuse areas. With a range of decors to minimise signs of wear and tear, its durability and stain resistance makes it a low maintenance, versatile choice for laboratories and busy public spaces.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS Graffiti resistant (has been tested as per ASTM D 6578-00) EBC surface for enhanced chemical resistance and hygiene properties Resists acids, alkalis, corrosive salts and other destructive or staining substances Ideal for horizontal and vertical surfaces Non-porous and easy to clean

APPLICATIONS Counters, laboratory worktops, tabletops, school desks, partitioning, cabinets and casework fronts.

LEFT AND MIDDLE Benchtop in Laminex XR Grade Compact Laminate Cosmic White. RIGHT Benchtop in Laminex XR Grade Compact Laminate Cosmic Grey.

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Note: Some chemical reagents will become more concentrated if allowed to evaporate on the laminate. It is therefore recommended that all spillages be washed and rinsed off the laminate as soon as possible.

The chemicals and reagents listed above were rated for Laminex XR Grade Compact Laminate in a covered method (watch glass cover) with exposure for a period of 16 hours. The reagents listed below do not damage Laminex XR Grade Compact Laminate. Those reagents marked with an asterisk (*) may cause slight change in gloss or colour, depending upon the duration of exposure. Those marked with two asterisks (**) will cause severe damage. Laminex recommends prompt cleanup of all spills using water, a cloth and mild detergent. If in doubt about the suitability of a particular chemical not listed below, contact 132 136. Before committing to a particular product, we suggest you obtain samples and perform in-situ tests with chemicals most likely to be in contact with the product.

ACIDS

Acetic Acid (Glacial), 98%Chromic Acid, 10%Citric Acid, 10%Dichromate Cleaning Solution*

Formic Acid, 90% Hydrochloric Acid, 37%Hydrofluoric Acid, 40% **

Nitric Acid, 30%Nitric, 65%**

Perchloric Acid, 60%*

Phosphoric Acid, 85%Sulphuric Acid, 33%Sulphuric Acid, 98%**

ALKALIS

Ammonium Hydroxide, 28%Potassium Hydroxide, 15%Sodium Hydroxide, 46%

SALTS

Copper Sulfate, 10%Ferric Chloride, 10%Potassium Permanganate, 1%Silver Nitrate, 1%Sodium Chloride, 10%Sodium Hypochlorite, 16%

ORGANIC CHEMICALS

Formaldehyde, 10%FurfuralPhenol, 90% *

SOLVENTS

AcetoneDichloromethaneEthyl Acetate Ethyl Alcohol Ethylene GlycolEthylene Glycol Mono Butyl EtherIsopropanol Methyl AlcoholMethyl Ethyl KetoneMethyl Isobutyl KetoneN – Butyl AcetateN – Hexane TetrahydrofuranTolueneTrichloroethylene Xylene

BIOLOGICAL STAIN

Carbol Fuschin, 1%**

Crystal Violet, 0.5%Gentian Violet, 1% solutionHydrogen Peroxide, 3%Iodine Tincture, USP, 2%**

Malachite Green Oxalate, 1%Methylene Blue, 1%Methyl Orange, 0.04%Methyl Red, 0.1%Methyl Violet 2B, 1%Sudan IIIWrights Stain, 1%

MOST CONVENTIONAL

CLEANING AGENTS

Resistant to most common cleaning agents. Avoid the use of highly alkaline, highly acidic or abrasive cleaning agents.

Cosmic White̊ Cosmic Grey Cosmic BlackAstro Lunar Dust Carbon Dust

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XR GRADE COMPACT LAMINATE MATERIALPROPERTIES

PROPERTY OR ATTRIBUTE UNIT REQUIREMENT STANDARD*

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES EN ISO 1183-1

Specific Gravity (minimum)

Weight 13mm and 16mm Thickness

kg/m3

kg/m2

1350

18.5

PANEL TOLERANCE EN 438-4

Length

Width

Thickness 13mm and 16mm

Flatness

mm

mm

mm

mm/m

+_ 5 +_ 5 +_ 0.60

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OPTICAL PROPERTIES AS/NZS 2924.1

Colour Stabilities

Stain Resistance Groups 1 and 2

Stain Resistance Groups 3 and 4

Grey Scale

Blue Wool Scale

Rating

Rating

Minimum 4

Minimum 6

Pass

Pass

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES

Modulus of Elasticity

Tensile Strength

Flexural Strength

Craze Resistance

Impact Resistance

Immersion in Boiling Water

Scratch Resistance#

Stability at Elevated Temperature

Wear Resistance

Wet Heat Resistance at 100ºC

Steam Resistance

Mpa

Mpa

Mpa

Rating

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Cycles

Rating

Rating

9000

60

80

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

Pass

EN ISO 178

EN ISO 527-2

EN ISO 178

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AS/NZS 2924.1

AS/NZS 2924.1

AS/NZS 2924.1

AS/NZS 2924.1

AS/NZS 2924.1

EN 438-4

AS/NZS 2924.1

THERMAL PROPERTIES

Thermal Conductivity Coefficient

Cigarette Burns

Dry Heat at 180ºC

W/mK

Rating

Rating

+_ 0.3

Pass

Pass

DIN 52612

AS/NZS 2924.1

AS/NZS 2924.1

*AS/NZS 2924.1: Compact General-purpose Standard (CGS) material type. #Minimum of 1N for darker colours.


3600mm x 1500mm 13mm Partitioning

Public Amenities

Offices and Factories

Hotels and Restaurants

Clubs and Entertainment Centres

Shopping Centres

Healthcare Environments

Educational Centres (i.e. Schools and Universities)

Sporting and Gymnasium Centres

Caravan Parks and Recreational Centres

SPECIFICATIONS

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Lockers in Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate New Graphite and Zincworks.

Worktops are a critical element of laboratory furniture and the selection of material used is vital to the efficient and effective functioning of the laboratory environment. Laminex® Laboratory Compact Laminate is the premium choice for vulnerable surfaces, with superior moisture, wear and chemical resistant properties. With machinability similar to that of hardwood, it’s a versatile material that can easily incorporate sinks, drip-cups and tap-holes.

OPPOSITE PAGE Benchtop in Laminex XR Grade Compact Laminate Carbon Dust. Base cabinets in Laminex XR Grade Cosmic Black. Base cabinets in Laminex Colour Palette Juicy. Project: University of Southern Queensland, Queensland. Architect: Suters Architects. Photographer: Dan Vonhoff.

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Laminex® Laboratory Compact Laminate has an Electron Beam Cured (EBC) surface for added durability and chemical resistance. It meets stringent worktop requirements with the added benefit of a quality appearance.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS Can withstand temperatures up to 180˚C for up to 20 minutes without loss of mechanical strength

EBC surface for enhanced chemical resistance and hygiene properties Tested with >90 aggressive reagents, including Silver Nitrate GREENGUARD Certified product that meets some of the world’s most rigorous and comprehensive standards for low emissions of volatile organic compounds (VOCs)

Non-porous and easy to clean Suitable for horizontal and vertical use

APPLICATIONS Counters, laboratory worktops, tabletops, partitioning, cabinets, and casework fronts.

LABORATORY COMPACTLAMINATE

Laboratory worktop in Laminex Laboratory Compact Laminate Ashen.

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3670 x 1530mm* 16mm* Laboratory Furniture

Laboratory Worktops

*Available ex stock (decorated on one side, Carbide finish). Other thicknesses are available made to order.

SPECIFICATIONS

Vapour Ashen Night Shadow

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TESTS ARE BASED ON THE EUROPEAN STANDARD EN438-2:2005

LABORATORY COMPACT LAMINATE MATERIALPROPERTIES

DIMENSIONAL TOLERANCES

Thickness (clause 5) – unit mm (max.)16.0 mm : + 0.70 mm

(† = nominal thickness)

Flatness (clause 9) – unit mm/m (max.)

Provided the laminates are stored in the manner and conditions recommended by the manufacturer, they shall comply with the

flatness requirements specified when measured in accordance with EN438-2, Clause 9. The flatness values specified apply to

laminates with two decorative surfaces. Limits for laminates with one surface sanded shall be agreed between Laminex and customer.

2.0 † < 6.0 mm : 8.0 mm/m

6.0 † < 10.0 mm : 5.0 mm/m

10.0 † : 3.0 mm/m


Length and width (clause 6) – unit mm

Tolerances for cut-to-size panels shall be agreed between Laminex and customer. - 0 / + 10 mm

Straightness of edges (clause 7) – unit mm/m (max.)

Tolerances for cut-to-size panels shall be agreed between Laminex and customer. 1.5 mm/m

Squareness (clause 8) – unit mm/m (max.)

Tolerances for cut-to-size panels shall be agreed between Laminex and customer. 1.5 mm/m

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Resistance to Surface Wear (clause 10) – unit revolutions (min.)Initial point: 150

Wear value: 350

Resistance to impact by Large diameter ball (clause 21) – unit Drop from height at mm (min.)

When tested at the specified drop height, the diameter of indentation shall not exceed 10mm.

2 † < 6 : 1400

6 † : 1800


Resistance to Scratching (clause 25) – unit force rating (min.) Textured finishes: 3

Resistance to Dry Heat (180°C) (clause 16) rating appearance – unit rating (min.) Textured finishes: 4

Resistance to Wet Heat (100°C) (Test EN12721:1997) rating appearance – unit rating (min.) Textured finishes: 4

Resistance to immersion in boiling water (clause 12)

Mass increase % (max):

2mm † < 5mm : 5.0

† 5 mm : 2.0

Thickness increase % (max):

2 mm † < 5 mm : 6.0

† 5 mm : 2.0


Appearance rating (min.):

Textured finishes: 4

Dimensional stability at elevated temperature (clause 17) with cumulative dimensional changes % (max.)

L = in the longitudinal (or machine) direction of the fibrous sheet material (normally the direction of the longest

dimension of the laminate).

T = in the cross-longitudinal (cross-machine) direction of the fibrous sheet material (at right angles to direction L).

2 mm † < 5 mm L: 0.40

2 mm † < 5 mm T: 0.80

† 5 mm L : 0.30

† 5 mm T : 0.60

(† - nominal thickness)

Resistance to Staining (clause 26) for appearance unit rating (min.)As specified in the Chemical

Resistance table

Lightfastness (Xenon Arc) (clause 27) for contrast with grey scale rating 4 to 5

Resistance to Cigarette Burns (clause 30) for appearance unit rating (min.) 3

Resistance to Crazing (clause 24) for appearance unit Grade (min.) 4

Flexural Modulus – EN ISO 178 for stress unit Mpa (min.) 9000

Flexural Strength – EN ISO 178 for stress unit Mpa (min.) 80

Tensile Strength – EN ISO 527 for stress unit Mpa (min.) 60

Density – EN ISO 1183 for density unit kg/m3 (min.) 1350

For more technical information and fabrication details, refer to the Laminex Laboratory Compact Laminate Technical Data Sheet at laminex.com.au.22

There are no failures in our product with the use of any chemicals tested for a period of 24-hours contact time.

TEST METHODThe test was conducted by applying 2 or 3 drops of each reagent on the specimen surface. The reagent was at room temperature. After that, the reagent on the surface was covered with a watch glass. After a period of 24 hours contact time under room temperature, the watch glass was removed. The reagent was rinsed off with water. Then the specimen surface was inspected and evaluated from various angles of a distance of 400mm.

RATING AFTER 24 HOUR EXPOSURE – TEST METHOD BASED ON EN438-25. No Effect No visible change of colour / corrosion / damage on surface. 4. Excellent Very slight change of colour, only visible oat certain viewing angles. 3. Good Slight change of colour of surface. 2. Fair Moderate change of colour of surface. 1. Failure Corrosion / damage on surface.

The results of the chemical tests in the chart above were based on the lowest result achieved for three different Laminex Laboratory Compact Laminate properties. The individual exceptions to the results are as below:

LABORATORY COMPACT LAMINATE CHEMICALRESISTANCE

ITEM GROUP % NIGHT SHADOW ASHEN VAPOUR

a Hydroflouric Acid 48 Excellent Fair Excellent

b Nitric Acid 65% : Hydrochloric Acid 37% 1:3 Excellent Good Good

c Acridine Orange 1 No Effect No Effect Excellent

d Kongo Red 1 No Effect No Effect Excellent

e Iodine 0.1 N - No Effect Good Good

f Iodine Crystal - Excellent Fair Fair

g Tincture of Iodine - Excellent Fair Fair

h Silver Nitrate Saturated No Effect No Effect Good

i Futural - Excellent Good Good

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LABORATORY COMPACTLAMINATE

NO. GROUP PERCENTAGE

CHEMICAL RESISTANT GRADE

24 HOURS EXPOSURE

NO. CHEMICALS % VAPOUR ASHEN NIGHT SHADOW

ACIDS

1 Acetic Acid 98 5 5 5

2 Acetic Acid 100 5 5 5

3 Acid Dichromate 5 5 5 5

4 Chromic Acid 60 5 5 5

5 Formic Acid 90 5 5 5

6 Hydrochloric Acid 37 5 5 5

7 Hydrochloric Acid 10 5 5 5

8 Hydrofluoric Acid 48 2 4 4

9 Nitric Acid 20 5 5 5




13 Nitric Acid 65% : Hydrochloric Acid 37% 1:3 3 3 4

14 Perchloric Acid 60 5 5 5

15 Phosphoric Acid 85 5 5 5

16 Sulphuric Acid 25 5 5 5






22 Sulphuric Acid 77% :Nitric Acid 70% 1:1 4 4 4

23 Sulphuric Acid 85%:Nitric Acid 70% 1:1 4 4 4

BASES

24 Ammonia Hydroxide 28 5 5 5

25 Sodium Hydroxide 10 5 5 5



28 Sodium Hydroxide flake - 5 5 5

BIOLOGIC STAINS

29 Acridine Orange 1 4 4 5

30 Alizarin Complexone Dihydrate 1 5 5 5

31 Aniline Blue 1 5 5 5

32 Basic Fuchsin 1 4 4 4

33 Carbol Fuchsin 1 3 3 3

34 Carmine 1 5 5 5

35 Eosin B 1 5 5 5

36 Gentian Violet 1 5 5 5

37 Giemsa Stain 1 5 5 5

38 Kongo Red 1 5 4 5

39 Malachite Green Oxalate 1 5 5 5

40 Methy Violet 2B 1 5 5 5

41 Methylene Blue 1 5 5 5

RATING AFTER 24 HOUR EXPOSURE - TEST METHOD BASED ON EN438-25. No visible change 4. Slight change of gloss and/or colour only visible at certain viewing angles 3. Moderate marked change of gloss and/or colour 2. Marked change of gloss and/or colour 1. Surface distortion and/or blistering

CHEMICAL RESISTANCE

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NO. GROUP PERCENTAGE

CHEMICAL RESISTANT GRADE

24 HOURS EXPOSURE

NO. CHEMICALS % VAPOUR ASHEN NIGHT SHADOW

BIOLOGIC STAINS (CONT)

42 Safranine O 1 5 5 5

43 Sudan III 1 5 5 5

44 Wright Stain 1 5 5 5

HALOGENS

45 Iodine 0.1N - 3 3 5

46 Iodine Crystal - 2 2 4

47 Tincture of Iodine - 2 2 4

SALTS

48 Iron (III) Chloride 10 5 5 5

49 Copper Sulphate 10 5 5 5

50 Potassium Iodite 10 5 5 5

51 Potassium Permanganate 10 2 2 2

52 Silver Nitrate 1 5 5 5

53 Silver Nitrate saturated 5 3 5

54 Sodium Chloride 10 5 5 5

55 Sodium Hypochloride 13 5 5 5

56 Sodium Sulfide saturated 5 5 5

57 Zinc Chloride saturated 5 5 5

ORGANIC CHEMICALS

58 Amyl Acetate - 5 5 5

59 Benzene - 5 5 5

60 Cresol - 5 5 5

61 Dimethylformamide - 5 5 5

62 Formaldehyde 37 5 5 5

63 Furfural - 3 3 4

64 Gasoline - 5 5 5

65 Hydrogen Peroxide 30 5 5 5

66 Methyl Ethyl Ketone - 5 5 5

67 n-Butyl Acetate - 5 5 5

68 Phenol 90 5 5 5

69 Xylene - 5 5 5

SOLVENTS

70 Acetic anhydrate - 5 5 5

71 Acetone - 5 5 5

72 Acetonitril - 5 5 5

73 Buthanol - 5 5 5

74 Carban Tetrachloride - 5 5 5

75 Chloroform - 5 5 5

76 Dichloro Acetic Acid - 5 5 5

77 Dichloromethane - 5 5 5

78 Diethyl Ether - 5 5 5

79 Dioxane - 5 5 5

80 Ethanol - 5 5 5

81 Ethyl Acetate - 5 5 5

82 Ethylene Glycol 5 5 5

83 Hexane - 5 5 5

84 Methanol - 5 5 5

85 Methyl Chloride - 5 5 5

86 Methylisobutylketone - 5 5 5

87 Mono Chlorobenzene - 5 5 5

88 Naphthalene - 5 5 5

89 Tetrahydrofuran - 5 5 5

90 Toluene - 5 5 5

91 Trichloroethylene - 5 5 5 25

Laminex® Alfresco Compact Laminate will inspire you to spend more time outdoors. With outstanding resilience and sophisticated style, this durable compact laminate opens up even more outdoor design possibilities. Specifically created for exterior areas exposed to the elements, it’s a revolution in outdoor living.

OPPOSITE PAGE Laminex Decorative Screens Verticlis in Alfresco Compact Laminate Bespeckled Grey.

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LEFT Laminex Decorative Screens Liana in Alfresco Compact Laminate Manganese. Project: Ausbuild Mango Hill display home, Queensland. MIDDLE Laminex Decorative Screens Wildwood in Alfresco Compact Laminate Sawn Lumber. RIGHT Tabletop in Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate Sawn Lumber.

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Laminex® Alfresco Compact Laminate is the revolution outdoor living has been waiting for. Made from durable Compact Laminate specifically designed for exterior areas, its outstanding resilience and sophisticated style open up even more outdoor design possibilities. Whether it’s a commercial or domestic application, the superior moisture, wear and weather resistance of Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate makes it ideal for a myriad of non-structural outdoor solutions such as alfresco kitchens, BBQ areas, outdoor furniture, tabletops and decorative panelling. Its distinctive black core not only eliminates the need for edge treatment but also serves as a striking design feature. With 8 contemporary decors to choose from including woodgrains and solids, the range is available in 3050mm x 1300mm sheets and two thicknesses. The 13mm product is suited to horizontal and vertical applications, including benchtops and decorative screens. The 6mm thickness is ideal as a stylish framed door insert. A true exterior surface solution, Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate is the low maintenance alternative to wood and other outdoor products as no lacquering or protectants are required for upkeep. And with its 7 year limited warranty,* Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate will inspire you to enjoy the great outdoors even more.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS Delivers superior moisture, wear, and weather resistance Its distinctive black core eliminates the need for edge treatment and serves as a striking design feature

Low maintenance alternative to wood and other outdoor products No lacquering or protectants are required for upkeep 7 year limited warranty*

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APPLICATIONS Alfresco kitchens, BBQ areas, outdoor furniture, tabletops and decorative panelling.

Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate is not to be used in structural applications, including exterior wall cladding, building facades, balustrades, railings or swimming pool surrounds. Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate must not be used as a fireplace surround as it is a combustible material. As with most surfaces exposed to outdoor conditions over prolonged time, some change in colour and appearance of the surface of Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate may occur. A copy of the Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate Technical Data Sheet is available from Laminex or visit laminex.com.au.

INSTALLATIONWhen installing Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate in the vicinity of gas burners or gas barbecues, ensure that minimum clearances are maintained between the gas appliance and Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate in accordance with AS/NZS 5601:2010 Gas Installation Code. For clearance requirements around a gas or electrical cooking appliance and a combustible surface, always adhere to the appliance manufacturer’s installation requirements. Further installation details are available in the Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate Technical Data Sheet.

COLOUR RANGE

SentryStone

Bespeckled Grey

Sawn Lumber

Manganese

Split Cedar Brushed BeamMortar

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MINIMISE WASTE The standard sizes of Laminex Compact Laminate are well adapted to practical requirements so that cutting waste is kept to a minimum. Combined with the standard thicknesses, they offer economical optimisation for any project requirement. Laminex also offers a cut-to-size service for Compact Laminate. Visit laminex.com.au for additional technical information and fabrication details.

WORKABILITY Standard tools for hardwood can be used for machining or processing such as sawing, drilling and routing. Neither the surface nor the sawn edges need to be protected or sealed. Panels will present a distinctive black edge. For further information visit laminex.com.au.

CARE AND CLEANING The non-porous surface is easy to clean. For general cleaning of standard interior applications, household cleaners, water or soap are highly recommended. The use of abrasive or polishing materials should not be used. For further information visit laminex.com.au.

HANDLING AND STORAGE For safe material handling procedures refer to the Laminex Compact Laminates MSDS or visit laminex.com.au.

ADDED BENEFITS

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LAMINEX COMPACT LAMINATES ATAGLANCE

BACK PAGE Drawers in Laminex Multipurpose Compact Laminate Polar White.

Not all colours and thicknesses are held at all branches. Speak to your Laminex representative for further information.

MULTIPURPOSE

COMPACT LAMINATE

XR GRADE

COMPACT LAMINATE

LABORATORY

COMPACT LAMINATE

ALFRESCO

COMPACT LAMINATE

Finish Natural Carbide Carbide Carbide

Colours 30 standard colours 6 standard colours 3 standard colours 8 standard colours

Decorated Double sided Double sided Single sided Double sided

Core Black Black Black Black

Thickness13mm x 30 colours*

18mm x 4 colours*

13mm

16mm16mm

6mm x 5 colours

13mm x 8 colours

Panel Dimension 3660 x 1830mm 3600 x 1500mm 3670 x 1530mm 3050 x 1300mm

Chemical Resistance 43 chemicals tested 92 chemicals tested

Electron Beam Cured Yes Yes Yes

Antifungal to ASTMG21-09 Yes

Antibacterial to JISZ2801:2000 Yes

GREENGUARD Certification Yes Yes

Limited Warranty 10 years 10 years 10 years 7 years

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For a sample call 1800 002 204. For more information visit laminex.com.au or call 132 136.

Laminex Compact Laminate is marketed and distributed by Laminex Group Pty Limited ABN 98 004 093 092, trading as Laminex. In some cases, Laminex uses computer generated imagery (CGI) to provide graphical representations of our products where actual photos are not available. The colours and finishes of the products featured within all Laminex imagery are as close to the Laminex range as CGI, photographic lighting and our printing processes allow. Different camera angles, although not designed to be misleading, can sometimes distort actual size and distances. Laminex Compact Laminate is no different than any other material in that darker colours will always show scratches and superficial wear and tear more readily than lighter colours. Laminex Compact Laminate should be protected from strong, direct sunlight as continuous exposure may cause discolouration or fading to the surface. Please obtain a copy of the terms and conditions of the Laminex Multipurpose, XR Grade and Laboratory Compact Laminate 10 year limited warranties and the Laminex Alfresco Compact Laminate 7 year limited warranty from laminex.com.au. These warranties are in addition to any rights that may exist under the Australian Consumer Law. Laminex®

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